We can't save ourselves by being naked. If you examine today's
Anti-Semites, all they do is look at us naked. If being naked would
mean becoming invisible, I would be all for it. But that's what people
that hate us do. They try to see us naked so they can point us out.
Let's face it. We survived Hitler but now it appears we have stepped
from the frying pan into the fire. So now what do we do? We're going to
have to think about this very hard Bradley. Very hard! You get one;
maybe two chances. Now this is three. Now think! What is the greatest
lesson we ever learned? I'm thinking. This isn't easy. Mmm? That we can
only depend on ourselves . Now in a global situation, it's a little
different. There are self interests. That's when it becomes tricky. I
think you may have a point. You're saying that Israel needs to prove to
the rest of the World that it can function. That if it can function,
that it's worth saving. I think it's even bigger than that. I think
Israel may have to convince the rest of the World, that the World cannot
function without Israel. We don't have a choice. We'll have to be able
to prove it. I know you've all been doing that. This stuff with the
spitting and the gender segregation will pass. My problem is with the
injuries. The enemies look so dark now. What a waste if there is
anything that compares us with them. Huh?

If Israel shows greater flexibility, it can still influence the post-nuclear deal agenda ; If Israel digs in its heels, it will increasingly become a liability rather than a strategic asset to the U.S.

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